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Can Ayre QB-9 DSD play Apple HiFi from iPad via a camera kit connector?
The Ayre Acoustics web site says the "Ayre QB-9 DAC has a simple USB connection that engages the Asynchronous transfer mode ensuring accurately timed music with jitter levels over a hundred times lower than previous USB solutions. Input is ONE USB... 
Can we talk about Qobuz for a minute
@ronboco, I am not familiar with the BlueSound App but am guessing it probably will play both Tidal and QoBuz. Please check your manual. Maybe other BlueSound users can comments to this question.I have never used the App below but they claim to co... 
Can we talk about Qobuz for a minute
@kgveteran, As was suggested above by @lalitk, please ORDER a QoBuz trail and listen to your favorite artists.   As I suggested above, review the playlists and listen to your favorites albums.   You might have to spend time learning to navigate Qo... 
Can we talk about Qobuz for a minute
QoBuz offers high-res streaming that includes 24/96 and 24/192 albums. Another option is to type #hires in your search tab for a listing of hi-res albums. QoBuz offers 1,540 playlists. You can type jazz, for example, find a playlist you like and m... 
What Integrated Amp do You use
SimAudio 700i V2 Integrated amp.   My SimAudio amplifier has excellent sound quality, solid construction and SimAudio has great customer service. The 700i V2 amp has an oversized dual-mono power supply.  The 700i V2 amplifier has its own dedicated... 
Opinions on Sim 330A Power Amplifier
I own the Moon by SimAudio 700i V2 Integrated Amplifier and like it very much.   It is a welcomed addition to my audio system.Can you audition the SimAudio 330A Power Amplifier is your audio system?  As you already know, and can see above, everyon... 
Luxman Integrated Amplifiers
Luxman America, Inc. Warranty and Service DisclaimerThe Luxman America, Inc. limited warranty is not world-wide, but is applicable only to the United States and Canada (North America) in which the Luxman™ product was purchased, and to the original... 
Difference Between DAC Types
I understand the above post that "DAC Implementation is something, but it is not everything. These various DAC chips have unique characteristics that cannot be implemented out of existence". Obviously, a DAC’s sound quality is the SUM of its parts... 
Denafrips Venus 1 vs Venus 2
I agree with the above post. Please call Alvin at Vinshine Audio. please see link below for contact info:https://www.vinshineaudio.comhttps://www.vinshineaudio.com/contact-us 
The Luxman L-595A SE integrated is coming.
It seems most people above feel the aesthetics of the Luxman 595A SE amplifier is not the best (and I agree). On the other hand, I wonder how it sounds compared to the Luxman 590AX II amplifier? Were there any changes made inside the L-595A SE amp... 
Bricasti M1 owners- have you found a power cord that you love?
I use the Clarity Vortex Power Cord for my Bricasti M21 DAC.   
MSB Discrete vs. Bricasti M1 SE
@rogerhifi, My Bricasti M1SE DAC sounded very, very good and I was happy. I heard the Bricasti M21 DAC and felt its R2R setting sounded clearer and more musical. I listened and listened and was very impressed. I brought the M21 DAC home and listen... 
dcs bartok vs DENAFRIPS TERMINATOR-PLUS
And the only way to know if a new component sounds ‘great’ is to use it in your own home audio system. It might sound great in my system and horrible in yours. Or. The other way around. Cables, power cords, interconnect cables and all other compon... 
dcs bartok vs DENAFRIPS TERMINATOR-PLUS
The choice between the dcs Bartok vs the DENAFRIPS Terminator-Plus is not going to be an easy decision.   This decision is further complicated by maybe considering some other DAC's such as MSB Discrete, Bricasti (M1SE or M21), Chord, DAVE, Holo Au... 
MSB Discrete vs. Bricasti M1 SE
@cosmic_charlie, I answered your question in your previous Audiogon post and will provide some additional comments.The Bricasti M1 uses a twin DAC design, the dynamic range for each channel is optimized by using the stereo ADI 1955 D/A converter i...